The parents of a 14-year-old girl who died after undergoing a routine MRI scan under general anaesthetic have spoken of their anguish.

Alice Sloman went into Torbay Hospital laughing and singing but tragically suffered a cardiac attack during the procedure on October 19.

The teen's condition deteriorated so rapidly she was rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital where she spent three days on life support. She was pronounced dead on October 19, surrounded by her family.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding Alice's tragic premature death, reports Devon Live.

As doctors fought to save Alice's life, they discovered that she had an underlying problem that meant her heart was weaker than that of the average 14-year-old.

Her devastated parents, Sarah and Nathan, of Torquay, Devon, have bravely spoken out about the horror of their beloved daughter's death.

They are now campaigning for new rules around MRI scans and general anaesthetic which would see every patient's heart tested before they underwent the procedure. They hope if introduced, it would save other families from the living nightmare they are now in.

Sarah, who has three other children aged 19, 12, and six, said: “The pain in our hearts is unbearable